Tag Archives: Continental Divide Trail

The National Trails System Act was passed by Congress in 1968. They declared nationwide systems of trails – some scenic, some historic, and others recreational. The first 3 trails to be granted this designation have become known as the Triple Crown of Hiking: Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. The National Scenic Trails are all at ... Read More »

Joey Richie had always loved backpacking and hiking, but when he was the victim of downsizing he decided to take his love on the road. Well, on the trail actually – he hiked the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail that stretches from State Glacier National Park in British Columbia, Canada to the New Mexico – Mexico border. Altitude and lightning ... Read More »

There is a proposition floating around Colorado to reroute the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) in southern Colorado, in the Cochetopa Hills area. This effort is an attempt to move hikers from gravel roads used by motorized vehicles – but they are also used by cyclists. Which is one of the issues, the bike traffic ... Read More »